Find fairing parts for the AX1 2026

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Posts about the AX1 fairing parts have been split off and a new thread opened.

I think it's a bad translation - google translate says "Therefore, we make sure to secure the nut with thread locking compound." so he used loctite/threadlock since the nut can't be punched to the shaft like OEM.

Gotcha. I should have read your post more carefully, since you wrote about the missing notch in the shaft. So the Chinese crankshafts are plug and play, but they seem to have disappeared from AliExpress. But I'll probably try the Chinese connecting rods again anyway.
Thanks for the parts offer. I think it makes more sense to keep them since they're much rarer in your country than here.

By the way – since you can find parts that even I can't – do you know of a source for AX1 fairings? Just the right and left tank fairings, without the rest. On AliExpress, I can only find sets that are way too expensive.

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Only found the full kit on Taobao - but a lot cheaper ~110 EUR (+ reshipping + taxes etc etc - probably around 170-200 trough mulebuy I would guess). Aliexpress resellers really take a large cut if you look at Taobao prices. But... dealing with the reshipping agents is a lot of time and effort too.

https://mulebuy.com/product?id=53852280 ... orm=TAOBAO

Seems to be produced by TCMT (unpainted) https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 57896.html
Maybe they can be convinced to send a sample unit? I doubt it but who knows.

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I found size/weight estimate on an Ali listing, my guess was pretty close if mulebuy doesn't consider the plastics an "automotive part", otherwise it doubles ~4.5kg, 58x38x38

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I have not tried them but cssbuy seems to have a lot more and cheaper shipping options: https://www.cssbuy.com/item-538522804075.html

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150-160 via sea freight doesn't sound terrible for the full kit but I don't think I could wait half a year.

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Seems to be produced by TCMT (unpainted) https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 57896.html
Maybe they can be convinced to send a sample unit? I doubt it but who knows.

I inquired at Alibaba a few years ago because of the minimum order quantity (100 pairs). I wanted to know if they could supply 20 pairs, and this was the reply:

Hello. I just checked with the factory. We don't produce this product due to low sales.

I'm not entirely sure what that means; apparently, they are only produced in quantities of 100 or more.

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150-160 via sea freight doesn't sound terrible for the full kit but I don't think I could wait half a year.

That would just about be acceptable. With these AX1 sets, you obviously can't use the headlights and headlight fairings for the NX250. Theoretically, you could convert the NX250 to AX1 headlights, but you would need AX1 headlight brackets and probably also the speedometer viewtopic.php?p=26381#p26381. But it's impossible to get it approved by the TÜV in Germany because there's no certification mark on the headlight and the light output is very poor. Otherwise, I would have converted a few NX250s long ago .

The taillight could potentially be used, but it would need to be modified (see viewtopic.php?p=34142#p34142) and it doesn't have a certification mark either. Whether or not the TÜV accepts it depends on the individual inspector.

Regarding the side covers, chain guard, and front fender – the Honda parts aren't made of ABS but of a more durable plastic that's virtually unbreakable. However, I suspect the Chinese parts are made of the more fragile ABS (like the fairing) and are therefore worthless, at least in Germany, where you can find NX250 parts used.

That leaves only the two fairing panels and the rear fender, which have any value for me. Therefore, I would like to spend a maximum of €150 including shipping.

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With the AX1 fairing, you can create neat enduro conversions on an NX250 with damaged fairing, hence my interest

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That leaves only the two fairing panels and the rear fender, which have any value for me.

Same here - one front side panel and the rear fender are cracked and chipped. But such is the life of a motorcycle that goes off road regularly, I might repair them at some point but not in a hurry, I am sure I will break them again. I wish the plastic would at least come in red so no painting is required

I suppose the AX-1 front side fairing cannot be attached to the NX250 headlight fairing? From the pictures at least the connecting surface looks different.

Theoretically, you could convert the NX250 to AX1 headlights, but you would need AX1 headlight brackets and probably also the speedometer viewtopic.php?p=26381#p26381. But it's impossible to get it approved by the TÜV in Germany because there's no certification mark on the headlight and the light output is very poor. Otherwise, I would have converted a few NX250s long ago .

Hmm, surely some headlight that's round and about the same diameter could be found and mounted somehow. Since the brackets don't need to be super strong could make an adapter from cutting/bending sheet metal maybe. That sounds like a project in itself, maybe some day.

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I suppose the AX-1 front side fairing cannot be attached to the NX250 headlight fairing?

Yeah, the AX1 fairing doesn't fit the NX250 headlight fairing.

There are these awful 90mm twin headlights available as accessories, often used on streetfighters. They can be rigged up somehow. I had one installed for the TÜV inspection back then.



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We actually live in the 21st century; these days, guys are 3D printing everything. But first, we'd need a perfect fairing to scan (or are there already 3d data available somewhere?). The Chinese parts aren't suitable for this; for example, they're missing the three mounting points for the grille. And the upper screw point doesn't fit the headlight fairing.

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At least I managed to get hold of the last AX1 speedometer cover, which could be used for scanning.

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There are these awful 90mm twin headlights available as accessories, often used on streetfighters. They can be rigged up somehow. I had one installed for the TÜV inspection back then.

I saw someone in Japan using Chinese fog lamps to get good light output. They can be found with E marks but won't pass inspection most likely - has a specific fog lamp code and I don't think there's a low/high beam. I doubt it's of any use, just thought it was funny.

https://youtu.be/t4zjDtvm-sc?si=rC_ZsW4RRIRgmRax&t=259

We actually live in the 21st century; these days, guys are 3D printing everything. But first, we'd need a perfect fairing to scan (or are there already 3d data available somewhere?). The Chinese parts aren't suitable for this; for example, they're missing the three mounting points for the grille. And the upper screw point doesn't fit the headlight fairing.

I'm not sure the hobbyist printers are up to the task yet but maybe I am not up to date. The surface finish is rough, most cannot handle the size of a side fairing and need to be printed in multiple parts and most of the materials are not strong enough. I've seen people glue multiple parts and add a shell of fiberglass for strength and a better finish. A lot of work and sanding of course.

Here's someone making one a large one, I am not convinced how long would it last. It can be made to look good with some work.

https://youtu.be/aBjFK4pSt_I?si=u7PHsWRlKEzwnTSh&t=1285

Maybe the industrial MJF/SLS/Nylon printers could be used. I think the cost is fairly high for those still but worth investigating. The surface finish is still a bit rough but honestly I don't mind the look of the raw material either (MJF has dark gray which I like, SLS usually white if raw, sometimes gray). The strength should be on par or better than ABS in theory and a bit more flexible. IIRC just needs some coat layer for UV protection. The largest machines might fit AX-1 fairings, I'm not sure about NX250 tho.

A scan would be good to have, even if there's no cost effective way now, there might be one in 5-10 years

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Found the rear fender scan, yes SLS nylon is still too expensive, probably over ~100e delivered from PCBWay/China. Single AX side fairing... probably 2-3x that? If it even fits in their machine. I really like how strong the material is if done right tho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4AU5L7ng0o

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Actually, looking at the top down photo the AX fairing is not much larger than the tail, they can probably print that. I just don't know the quality and if it's worth it.

According to image editor auto selection tool by pixels 32180/24433=1.32 so only 32% larger. Assuming similar thickness and price ~102e for production.

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A scan would be good to have, even if there's no cost effective way now, there might be one in 5-10 years

Right, but for that we first need a perfect, or at least a good, original. And that's the tricky part. Ideally, you'd find something in Greece, as there seem to be a lot of AX1s there. Unfortunately, there are practically no dealers who ship internationally. And those that do sometimes have a strange idea of ​​what constitutes "good condition." It's not mentioned that the fairing was previously extensively repaired with fiberglass or that brackets are missing. Brackets could be recreated if a template were available – but fiberglass is a disaster because it's almost impossible to remove without damaging the original shape of the fairing..

Although I should have known better, I still bought another AX1 fairing to scan from Greece – it looks quite good at first glance, no fiberglass gunk. There's a small repair spot on top, no problem, that could be fixed with ABS glue and sanded. The two mushroom-shaped pins (what are they called in English?) are present.

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Unfortunately, these aren't the original mushrooms; others have been glued on before. It wouldn't be so bad, but with these, the fairing doesn't sit perfectly tight against the tank. Therefore, it's unsuitable as a template for scanning. Bad luck again. At that point, it doesn't even matter that the grid was glued on with hot glue.

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